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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360.29 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360.29 and 163.29 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360.29 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360.29 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360.29 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 58,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831.75/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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